A man who has been missing for over 12 years has miraculously been found after a ministration of Prophet TB Joshua’s morning water.
It was also discovered that in the 12 years of him missing, he has been mentally derailed and lives in the bush.
It was however a shocking experience after he was restored back to normalcy just days after the morning water ministries.
Read full testimony:
LONG LOST BROTHER MIRACULOUSLY FOUND LIVING IN THE BUSH
The following incredible testimony was sent to us by Geogina Charity Gumindega from South Africa. Be blessed as you read, in Jesus’ name:
“Emmanuel! This is a testimony of how my friend’s long-lost brother was found after having left Zimbabwe 12 years ago after I visited The SCOAN in October 2019 and received the Morning Water.
“Mr Leon Ayamu left Zimbabwe for South Africa in search of greener pastures around 2007. As a rebellious child, he left home without the blessing of his parents and also ran away from a woman who had just given birth to his daughter. Upon arrival in South Africa, he became mentally ill after which he became homeless and started to live in the bush. His family in Zimbabwe received news that things were not well with him and began the long search for him.
“By the grace of God, he was found in December 2019 – after ministering the Morning Water on his sister as a point of contact. In fact, we ministered the Morning Water on his sister at 11pm on December 7th and at 9am December 8th – she saw her brother by the roadside on her way to the supermarket! God had put him in the right place to be seen by his sister who was not even looking for him that morning.
“Mr Ayamu had been living under deplorable conditions in the Durban bushes for nearly 10 years surviving solely on fruits and vegetables and having monkeys for companionship. Due to his rude and violent nature at the time, it was difficult to determine how we were going to help him but we prayed that God who started the work would bring it to completion.
“Whilst meditating in our hearts, we managed to convince him to follow us home after which we sprayed the Morning Water in the water he used to bath. After this first bath, he went on to sleep for 6 hours that afternoon. According to him, he started to remember his family and actually miss them after waking up from this sleep! He says that instead of desiring the companionship of animals, he began to crave human companionship! What happened next is that we started to minister the Morning Water in his food and bath water without telling him. Amazingly, he slowly began to regain consciousness and ask for family members he left back in Zimbabwe. For the first time he humbly asked for assistance to go back to Zimbabwe and see his mother and father.
“Today, he has regained consciousness, has accepted Jesus as his Saviour and watches Emmanuel TV 24/7! He is shocked to see his own pictures in the state we found him. In his own words: “I think I was a mad man”. According to Mr Ayamu, it feels as though he lived in the jungle for only a month yet, in reality it has been over a decade! He has since contacted all his family members, he remembers each and every one of them and has apologized to his parents for his rebellion. When we found him, he was addicted to codeine and marijuana but, since the day we brought him home, he has not smoked or taken any form of codeine.
“Today, Mr Ayamu is a normal family man and we continue to learn daily from his ordeal. Mr Ayamu has a story to share about homeless people living on the streets. He confessed to having suffered physical and sexual abuse from other men who took advantage of the vulnerability of homeless and mentally ill people. He says that sometimes he would wake up with male semen all over his body, only to realise that he had sex with another man in the night (resultantly he is suffering from piles). Whether under the influence of drugs or demonic powers, only God knows. He confessed to having physical interactions with demons due to his loneliness. God-willing if he gets a chance to share his testimony with the whole world, it will challenge our perspective of the kind of help we give to vulnerable people in his former state. For example, we give them daily meals whilst they continue to live on the streets which fails to protect them from other risks such as sexual abuse from ritualists. Thank You, Jesus for this incredible testimony of restoration!”
Nigeria’s foremost industrialist, Aare Rasak Akanni Okoya, the founder of Eleganza Group will clock 80 years on Sunday, the 12th of January, 2020.
The indefatigable businessman who started trading at a very tender age before venturing into manufacturing will be serenaded by top business moguls, politicians, high powered celebrities and dignitaries that cut across all sectors of the Nigerian and international economy.
There is no doubts that Aare Rasaq Akanni Okoya has paid his dues in helping many out of poverty through the establishment of his group of companies that is into diverse economical sectors, most popular of which is the Eleganza Industries now rebranded as the Eleganza Industrial City, where thousands of Nigerians and expatriates earn their daily living.
Information gathered about the activities towards the event is that Aare Rasaq Okoya will be celebrating the 80th birthday at his massive and expansive Oluwanisola Estate in Lagos State.
It was gathered that the beautiful and hardworking wife of the business guru, Dr. Mrs. Shade Okoya is leaving no stone un-turned to make the grand event worthwhile, while thanking Almighty God for granting her lovely and caring husband the opportunity to join the league of octogenarians.
Dr. Mrs. Shade Okoya who is regarded as the soul of the Eleganza Group of Companies will also be supported by top society ladies and internationally renowned business women who are all close friends of the Okoyas.
Capital is crucial in driving sustainable Small and Medium Enterprises'(SMEs’) growth and uplifting the economy. First Bank of Nigeria Limited, as part of the launch of its specialised SMEs’ propositions, has continually supported SMEs through diverse initiatives. The bank says its support for SMEs is in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive on improved funding for SMEs to ensure economic growth and development.
The economies of great nations thrive on the strength and performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) seen as engine of growth.
For Nigeria, the Central Bank (CBN) defines SMEs as enterprises with asset base (excluding land) of between N5 million and N500 million and labour force of 11 and 300 people.
The benefits of funding SMEs have attracted many banks with eye on the future to invest and support SMEs in the interest of the economy.
For SMEs to achieve these goals, operators’ easy access to credit must be promoted.
First Bank of Nigeria Limited is one of the banks that is investing and supporting SMEs. Following research by the bank over the years, it identified these seven strategic pillars that are essential to the sustainability and growth of the SMEs.
These include access to infrastructure, access to talent, capacity building, policy and regulation, access to resources, access to market as well as access to finance.
The bank has also held its SMEs’ Week in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano and Owerri. The week-long event was rounded off with a live webinar, facilitated by Gbenga Shobo, the bank’s Deputy Managing Director.
According to Shobo, “FirstBank has, over the years, been at the forefront of supporting businesses, especially the SMEs, as we recognise that the SMEs are the engine of the economy.
We are committed to ensuring that we leave no stone unturned as we connect with them in their continued contribution to national development in terms of the employment opportunities they create as well as their contribution to the nation’s GDP amongst many economic values.
“The FirstBank SME Week is driven to promote the Bank’s SME proposition, thereby having SMEs across the country optimally enlightened on how to plug in. We believe this will help SMEs bolster their contribution to the growth and development of the economy.”
The 2019 Nigeria banking industry customer experience survey report recently published by KPMG Nigeria showed that in the retail segment, the top two performers have remained the same for the fourth consecutive year.
GTBank, Zenith Bank are top-rated bank in the 2019 ranking. Sterling Bank, FirstBank and UBA are the biggest movers in 2019, coming in third, fifth and seventh places.
Commitment to fashion and entrepreneurship
FirstBank sponsored the Sixth Africa Fashion Week, which held last December in Lagos.
The event themed ”Africa Unites” was a convergence of fashion entrepreneurs and the public to promote the creativity and innovation of Nigerian and African brands through worldwide visibility, distribution and manufacturing.
Dignitaries at the event include wives of the Ekiti, Ogun and Kwara state governors, Mrs Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun and Mrs Folake Abdulrazaq. The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; former Director-General of Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation,Mrs Omotayo Omotosho; television presenter and model, Idia Aisen; model and beauty influencer, Whitney Madueke were also there. FirstBank was represented by Helen Ogboh, Business Manager, Corporate Banking.
Speaking on FirstBank’s sponsorship of the event, the Bank’s Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Folake Ani-Mumuney, said: “We are pleased to identify with Africa Fashion Week Nigeria as it showcases creativity by African fashion designers to the teeming public, leading players and enthusiasts of African fashion while promoting their contribution to the growth of the fashion industry.
“We will continue to drive advocacy for this as it can create jobs that will deepen opportunities for the revival of our textile industry resulting in SMEs’growth along the value chains especially, with the growing demand in the fashion industry.”
Recently, the bank promoted the use of local fabrics with a ‘What If’ campaign to commemorate the country’s Independence. It ran across the social media channels, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, focusing on the creativity of sewing local fabrics as a national symbol vis-a-vis our outfits, clothing accessories, household furniture, in line with the bank’s celebratory 125th Anniversary, themed, “Woven into the Fabric of Society”.
Ani-Mumuney said the bank would continue to empower the society, including the support for small businesses and promotion of the growth of the entertainment industry.
Also, on the list of fashion sponsorship credentials of the Bank is the Fashion Souk, as well as Street Souk organized in partnership with Eventful Limited. Ani-Mumuney said “Street Souk was designed to encourage the youth to channel their talents to genres as music, arts and fashion. It’s a platform that identifies opportunities, which promote the innovative spirit in youngsters.
She noted that Street Souk was tied to the FirstBank’s initiative to empower the society, including small business owners. According to her, the initiative is also tied to the promotion of the entertainment industry.
Manager XIIG Glover, a merchant at the Street Souk, Mr Obembe Abiola, said he was happy to be part of last year’s (2019) street trading.
“We are here to showcase what we also have as a brand which is African made and to reach out to people to know about the brand. Last year (in 2018), we were also here and it was a great time out to meet up with new clients, customers and to meet up with other brands and this year is a lot more better than last year. We are large in number, new faces and everything is going on fine,” Abiola said. He commended FirstBank for organising the event aimed at encouraging entrepreneurship.
Also, Creative Director, Dmf Designs & Shopwith5k, Adebayo Bankole, a participant, said she was glad to showcase her brand to people. “I have finally found my target audience here, people that are interested in street Souk culture in Nigeria. They are my target audience,” Bankole said.
She stated that sales had been very amazing and that it was worth-while being part of this year’s Street Souk.
“I really appreciate the fact that FirstBank is doing this because most banks go for ankara or made- in-Nigeria but this is promoting a different culture in Nigeria. Street trading is not common in Nigeria, the fact that FirstBank is able to support the promotion of street Souk in Nigeria is amazing,” Bankole added.
The bank also said it would remain committed to the Federal Government’s diversification drive with the development of agricultural value chain to boost employment.
FirstBank’s Chairman, Mrs Ibukun Awosika, stated this at last year’s edition of ‘Food Souk’, an event the Bank convened in partnership with Eventful Limited, an events management firm.
Mrs Awosika said the bank would continue to support the agricultural value chain from production to consumption to create opportunities for SMEs in the food sector to create job opportunities. “As you have noticed, we have been doing a chain of Souks with Eventful. It is critical for the economy of the nation that we encourage the SMEs sector across different industries,” she said.
According to her, the Food Souk was introduced to diversify the economy through agricultural development. “When we have 200 million people, food is big business because everybody will eat. So, what we are trying to do is in support of the nation’s building. We are seeking to encourage small, medium and big enterprises in different sectors of the economy.
“One is to help create jobs because if we think that 65 per cent of our population is made up of people under 40 years and the highest unemployment rate is within the segment that is between 20 and 35, so you need to create jobs.
“But you will only create jobs when you create entrepreneurs, as we create more businesses you are creating job opportunities,” Mrs Awosika said.
She added that the bank’s focused on the growth of the economy with the hope it would benefit from it as a provider of financial services. “As we grow the economy, as we build lives of Nigerians, as we support the government’s investment in the diversification of the economy and help to create jobs through the enterprises we will ultimately benefit,” Mrs Awosika stated.
The Chairman said FirstBank, the largest retail bank in the country, would continue to support growth and development of SMEs. “A lot of big businesses of today that grew in Nigeria are businesses we supported from scratch. “We are starting with different generations of new businesses and events like this help you to see the trends. It helps you to see the companies that need nurturing.
“It helps you to see the companies that you can support. It also gives you information about how you can best support them and engage them in their terrain to see businesses and understand their feelings to create the kind of product that will support their businesses,” Mrs Awosika said.
A food vendor, Ms Ijeoma Ebeneme, the Chief Executive Officer, JEM N Iris, commended FirstBank for putting the event together. Ebeneme said she was at the fair to make profit, meet new clients as well as create the needed publicity for her brand. Food Souk, formerly known as Fiesta of Flavours, is a food and wine fair, that holds yearly at Harbour Point in Victoria Island, Lagos, since its premier edition in 2015.
The fun food and beverage fair hosted by Eventful and sponsored by FirstBank provides an avenue for attendees to experience the entertainment, art and business of food. It showcases the best in local and international cuisine, cutting-edge food technology and cooking techniques, and the best beverages, wines and spirits the world offers. It provides management and training seminars, food demonstrations and performances.
When God speaks, the wise listens. Barely three days after his global prophetic warning to the world, the 11th prophecy released by internationally acclaimed TB Joshua of Synagogue Church of All Nations has come to pass.
The clergy in his prophecy warned against rift, disunity and breakaway in the Royal family :
Pray for unity and understanding among the Royal Family – because of what I am seeing
And in fulfillment of the prophetic warning Harry and Meghan has announced their decision to step back as members of the British family house.
Reportedly in CNN today, Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are stepping back from their roles as senior members of the British royal family and plan to work towards becoming “financially independent,” the couple announced on Instagram on Wednesday.
“After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year” they wrote, explaining that they hope to “carve out a progressive new role within this institution.”
“We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen,” they said.
The couple revealed they plan to split their time between the UK and North America.
“This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity,” they wrote.
“We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties. Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support.”
A video from almost a decade ago has surfaced showing Prophet TB Joshua warning of an attack in Iran which would lead the world to the brink of a deadly war.
“Pray for the country of Iran,” Joshua can be heard telling his congregants in a video dated November 2011, warning of a crisis involving them and “super nations.”
“I am seeing an attack, a fight between nation to nation,” he continued, going in his knees and calling on viewers worldwide to join in prayer for “God’s intervention”.
“War is not going to bring solution to the whole world – rather, crisis,” he added. “We should not stop praying because a break in prayer – war will start.”
Joshua additionally warned that such a conflict would be significantly worse than previous conflicts.
“If this kind of fight starts, every other one you have read about is an atom. This one will be an element,” he parabolically stated, adding that such conflict would quickly entangle other nations.
The video comes on the heels of Joshua’s 2020 prophecy in which he equally spoke of the crisis engulfing the Middle East in the light of America’s killing of General Qasem Soleimani.
“An incident will happen to the nation Iran that will cause panic throughout the world,” he said in the prophetic message dated December 28th 2019.
Soleiman’s death has indeed sparked panic with Iranians threatening revenge and fears of a war between America and Iran more tangible than ever.
Towards hosting a successful year 2023 Confederation of African Football (CAN/ CAF) competition, Ivory Coast has commenced preparation for the building of a world class Olympic village.
Towards this end, the Ivory Coast government has signed an agreement with a Dutch support body, International Service Group (ISG) to build a world class village to ensure quality Africa’s football fiesta in the country.
ISG is a Dutch organization which is committed to building infrastructure and supporting any public and private organizations in Africa.
The construction of the village is fixed at 2.05billion Euros.
The signing of the agreement to commence the construction of the village took place in the capital of Ivory coast, Abidjan in December 2019.
The commercial Director of ISG, Mr Mike Tuinstra signed the agreement with Ivory coast minister of sports, Hon. Paulin Claude Danho in the presence of the ISG team who were present in the country for the finalization and signing of the project.
The minister of sports in the country commended ISG for the gesture and assured that the construction of the Olympic village will enhance quality tournament for all the participating countries.
The international Service Group is an EPS+F service provider that finances Africa infrastructure projects in the public and private sector through an all inclusive EPC+F model with its partners who are mainly large construction companies, top banks and Insurance companies.
ISG works with an international management and experienced team in office and on location to create jobs and reduce poverty throughout Africa with a win-win approach.
Mr Mike Tuinstra is responsible for the funding and execution of the project in the portfolio of ISG.
One of the Leading prophetic voices in Nigeria, Prophet Joshua Iginla has reeled out fresh prophetic insights and revelation for 2020.
The Shepherd in charge of Chanpions Royal Assembly who is noted for his accurate predictions in the past warned strongly on the issue of Biafra agitation which he said of not handled justly, can cause huge international embarrassment for the country . In this 44 prophetic release he issued God’s mind for individuals, the nation of Nigeria and the world. Excerpts….
1) The government of the day will do her best to see how to improve the life of the common man but I see a lot of battles.
2) The economy will suffer a lot of setbacks . I am not a prophet of doom but I see a lot of hardship.it will take God’s intervention to see what we desire to see.
3) God’s hand is upon Nigeria. We are passing through a process and we are still in incubation period. It will take time for us to see that which we desire as a nation.
4) We have to pray because of what I sensed that we don’t Get a reoccurrence of what we have been delivered from in the past.
5) I see another kind of terrorism that is not good. And it’s coming from the region we least expect in this county.
6) We have to pray for the security of family and lives in 2020. What I meant is a resurface Of other kinds of attack that is not too good. The God that we serve will deliver us in Jesus name .
7) I see a mighty protest that will rise up this year from an angle we least expect. It’s going to be very strong. It’s a massive protest and I see a counter protest to this massive protest. We have to pray strongly that God in his infinite mercy should help and keep Nigeria in the midst of these storms.
8) The government of the day will try all her best to handle a lot of things but we have to pray that the overwhelming battle coming should not overwhelm the government of the day.
9) I see a serving Governor who is already having an health issue should pray to finish his tenure while serving.
10a) Am not a prophet of doom but I must tell you the truth we have not seen the end of the Biafra agitation. This year it will take another turn and continue to grow like that.
10b) Still on the Biafra movement . It would not die. Between 2020.2021 and 2022 we will see a dimension that will be very strategic. A lot of you will ask me why is he always talking about Biafra. It’s because of what am seeing . It won’t die at all. This battle will carry another dimension internationally and not locally. And the young man at the center of this thing will wax strong with international presence . And I see other people putting hands on his shoulder. If we don’t pray and do the needful with our Igbo brothers, there is going to be a time that things will fall apart. The only way to solve this is to do justice . I see a strong strategic battle so that a nation will not come out of a nation. I saw a wild lion and so many lions with the same features around him. Those in government here should pray very well. There is going to be a lot of international embarrassment for Governors, Ministers, Senators and others . Some clothes will be torn and some beaten. It’s going to be bad. Let’s just pray and do the needful.
11) I see a nation coming out of a nation. I don’t know when and I don’t know how. We have to pray for the unity of this country.
12) There is going to be a time that even the military and police will not be able to stop the anger of some people. I pray that wisdom will be given to the government of the day to handle some situations and the grievances of some people in the part of this country.
13) The body of Christ in Nigeria will see an extreme tremendous and painful persecutions . It will come from quarters that we least expect. Brothers will betray brothers. In the midst of this storm we pray for the body of Christ in Nigeria to be one in Jesus name.
14) Before the end of the tenure of this ruling party, there is going to be disaffection, disunity and I see a party splitting out of a party.
15) I see power brokers not being able to hold themselves because of ambitions. It’s going to be very tough.
16) This year is the year that the political seed of confusion will be petted. We have to pray for those great leaders that we have. In this nation to have a single mind as we run.
Is there hope for Nigeria? Yes!
17) I see a new Nigeria rising up but it’s going to be in God’s own way.
18) Political grandfathers will not be able to ascertain or solve the puzzle of Nigeria.
19) In the midst of this year and next year, we will know our bearing . And so many confused politicians will see the light and know that this is the hand of God .
People will know that God loves Nigeria and not a man that loves Nigeria.
20) Nigeria should pray about the airspace because of unpleasant attack.
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21) Top politicians in Ghana will face a lot of battles.
22) That is many of them will go to jail.
23) There will be a lot of trials for the President of Ghana. He has to be very careful because I see some expensive mistakes that might come form some cabals who are loyal to him and that can be an expensive media attack so that they don’t truncate his second term ambition.
24) The former president of Ghana, I foresee an attack and I pray the Lord will deliver him from that. I meant an attack and it’s not even spiritual but physical before the election. We should pray to aver this and I declared it will be averted in Jesus name .
25) Thus, we will be fasting for that between January 8th and 9th,2020.
26) Togo re-election! I see an election that will come and the opposition will not be satisfied with but it will be peaceful. It’s the after effect of the election we should pray for .
27) The person sitting on the throne will still be there. The other private things I have already said that to him.
28) Let’s us pray I see a lot of confusion after the election which we have to pray for the nation of Togo for . All my concern is peace.
29) South Africa is going to experience a boom in their economy.
30) And there is going to be a lot of downpour this year.
31) And there is going to be restoration of lost glory when it comes to issues of legacies that have been laid down by ruling forefathers.
32) I see a lot of restoration that will come.
33) South Africa will experience boom of prosperity but there will still be xenophobic attack. We pray it will not resurface again this year in Jesus name.
34) We have to pray for peace for Malawi.
35) We should pray not to have a rerun in their election.
36) I see a lot of battles after the court declaration which we have to pray about.
37) Malawi is God’s own nation and the hand of God is upon that nation. The truth is Malawi is about to a new dispensation of glory and there is no mortal man that can stop it . But before that I see a lot that we have to pray and the Malawians have to pray . We prophesy peace even after the court declaration in jesus name .
38) The great president of Gabon should be careful because there are lot of people around him who wish him dead . He meant well for the nation of Gabon . We have to pray for him.
39) I have set forth the 3rd and 4th of January , 2020 for fasting and prayer for him. God will preserve him but we have to pray for him strongly . I see the candle light burning but God will keep him.
40) The nation of Kenya has to pray very well in terms of their security. I see mischievous people with mischievous plan trying to cause bomb blasts at sensitive places . We will put that in prayer from 10th-11th of January 2020.
41) Their is going to be a strong protest in the nation of Cameroon against the leadership and this can be very bad . I saw an aggression that can cause a blood bath. It’s not a conventional protest but a very strong one.I am not a prophet of doom. God revealed to redeem . We are praying that this should be reversed in Jesus name .
42) President Trump will go through all the saga, it will be tough but he will come out of it and it will make him very popular.
43) The ruling party in Ghana should not underestimate the former president contesting on the platform of opposition. There is a star on his head.
44) Zambia. I see the economy of Zambia growing stronger and better than it has ever experienced. You can call it a miracle or wonder but it will further make the president popular. And I see a strong spiritual revival that will move through the land because of the cry of the brethren.
The founder of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations, Prophet TB Joshua has released his prophecies for 2020.
The prophecies which are 11 in numbers can be described as the most anticipated prophecies in the year.
It would be recalled that the man of God wasn’t in church last week because he was on the mountain seeking God’s face for 2020.
While he was speaking on the 2020 prophecies in a live service at his church, he stated that he got them on the 28th Of December but he needed to confirm from God too.
Below are the prophecies
PROPHECY FOR THE WORLD:
1. This year will be a year of HUMILITY. This year, the Lord will humble us with our challenges. Challenges can be affliction, arrogance, pride, wickedness or bad habits. To humble us with these is for those things to destroy us or expose us. Let us move closer to God.
2. Agriculture will help the economy because the economy will have a backlash. People should invest in agriculture. Let us farm to help the economy.
3. There will be a common medicine that will cause people to be ‘high’ to die, to commit suicide, to think of what can lead to death. The governments of each nation should watch out and put a check on pharmaceutical drugs that come to their country.
4. America should invest more in agriculture because their economy will be affected. The economy they see today will be affected, so they should invest in agriculture and encourage their farmers. Also, approach to the security issue will affect the candidates and swing voters in the next election. It will be tough in the election. They should pray against a recount. It may be too tight.
5. Let us pray for the Nigerian government to be able to finish this year without an interlude that will cause a situation of for and against. Join me in praying for my nation.
6. Vice President, it is not yet over. Expect much more pressure. The pressure will be so much. I pray you will be able to stand the pressure. We join you in prayer.
7. Many sicknesses and diseases that leaders have been treating privately will surface this year. They will become bedridden and many will not make it.
8. Russia should pray for their leader to avert his being on the sickbed. Something will surface. There is a ladder to go up – if this is averted.
9. An incident will happen to the nation Iran that will cause panic throughout the world. We are praying to know the mind of God concerning this.
10. Work of God – people will be getting tired this year because the work of God is not by power and might; because of so many challenges, tribulations and burdens they will not be able to bear.
11. United Kingdom – there will be agitation from a section that wants to leave; that will become an issue. Also, pray for the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh against going in and out of the hospital; pray for God to give them revival. Pray for unity and understanding among the Royal Family – because of what I am seeing. Brexit needs more time to stand on its feet – with more co-operation of the EU leaders. If not, there will be economic repercussions and the cost of things will become unbearable. With time and preparation, all will be well.
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First Bank of Nigeria Limited sponsored the sixth edition of the Africa Fashion Week, Nigeria which held on Friday and Saturday, 20 – 21 December 2019 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Africa Fashion Week, Nigeria, is a convergence of fashion entrepreneurs and the general public to promote the creativity and innovation of Nigerian and African brands through worldwide visibility, distribution and manufacturing. The 2019 event was themed ‘Africa Unites’.
The Africa Fashion Week, Nigeria has consistently been recognised internationally due to the unique African styles displayed by entrepreneurs across the dynamic and versatile African fashion landscape. With the growing interest by the public and fashion enthusiasts using fashion as an instrument of sustainability and social change, the event, provided a platform to help raise awareness around the Sickle Cell disorder. The event featured runway shows (comprising designers and runway models with Sickle Cell disorder), Marketplace exhibition and Panel session of Fashion Talks.
Dignitaries at the event include First Ladies of Ekiti, Ogun and Kwara states, Mrs Bisi Adeleye – Fayemi, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun and Mrs Folake Abdulrazaq respectively. The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, former Director-General of Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, Mrs Omotayo Omotosho; popular television presenter and model, Idia Aisen; model and beauty influencer, Whitney Madueke were also in attendance. FirstBank was represented by Helen Ogboh, Business Manager, Corporate Banking.
Leading fashion designers that showcased their wares at the 2-day event were Daviva, Zephyr’s Atelier, Caroline 1942, Ashor by Bumz with exhibitions from Bee Fab, Moon by me, Bolams Aso oke amongst others.
In the course of the event, the Bank showcased the FirstBank Ankara in “The FirstBank Collection” segment at the event where FirstBank staff wore the Bank’s 125th-anniversary fabric and walked the runway.
Speaking on the event, the Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Folake Ani-Mumuney, said “We are pleased to identify with Africa Fashion Week, Nigeria as it showcases creativity by African fashion designers to the teeming public, leading players and enthusiasts of African fashion whilst promoting their contribution to the growth of the fashion industry.”
“We will continue to drive advocacy for this as it can create jobs that will deepen opportunities for the revival of our textile industry resulting in SME growth along the value chains especially, with the growing demand in the fashion industry.” she concluded.
Only recently, the Bank promoted the use of local fabric with a ‘What If’ campaign to commemorate Nigerian’s Independence. The campaign was ran across the social media channels; Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, to promote the versatility and creativity of sewing local fabrics as a national symbol vis-a-vis our outfits, clothing accessories, household furniture and so forth which is line with the Bank’s celebratory 125th anniversary, themed, “Woven into the Fabric of Society”.
